NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in Decatur, MS with about 923 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Decatur, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Newton County School District. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or higher education. The campus environment emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and organizational opportunities that help students develop leadership skills and well-rounded interests. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on student engagement, the school strives to instill a sense of local pride and responsibility in its student body, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community and the world at large.

For more information, contact NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 635-4261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
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NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, MS with about 923 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
923
Teachers:
52.37
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 923 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.7%
Black or African American
21.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.7%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.